How far is Decatur, IL, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Decatur (DEC) is 354 miles / 569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.831 miles
- 419.767 kilometers
- 226.656 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 260.435 miles
- 419.130 kilometers
- 226.312 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Lexington to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Decatur Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Decatur?
The time difference between Lexington and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lexington to Decatur generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |